The Spanish Grand Prix is the most entertaining race event that take places every year in Montmelo, next to the city of Barcelona. Catalonia, the historical region next to Barcelona, has a formula one tradition,
So in 1909 the Catalan Cup was made on the roads around Sitges, next to Barcelona. The reputation|acceptance and enthusiasm for such races led to the building of a track named Sitges Terrama. Here was hosted in 1923 the Spanish Grand Prix, but the race track was promptly abandoned after.
The Spanish formula one Grand Prix has traveled several times during the last century and many people remember the Montjuic street circuit. This course had a very fast and a very slow section, which led to many accidents. In 1975 the Spanish formula one Grand Prix was marked a tragedy when a car skidded off, killing five people. Since that year the Montjuic was used no more.
During the 80s the Formula One Grand Prix took part in Jerez or Jarama and in 1991 the new circuit in Montmelo was finished and so far all the competitions have taken in this spot in Catalonia. This circuit is an all rounder circuit and has 16 corners, with numerous difficulty. The track has 4.654 km and the record for a lap was made by Rikknen at 1 minute and 21.66 seconds. During the years the track was very good for Brits, with Nigel Mansell that won in 1991 and the next year, Hill was won in 1994 and Button in 2009. None other than Schumacher had the most success in the Spanish Grand Prix.
It is best to book a ticket in advance in order to secure one. There are 15 stands located on the circuit and the price for a ticket start at 110 Euros for a pass for one day and can go until 500 Euros for a pass in the main grandstand. Of course if you choose VIP tickets or hospitality packages you will pay from three to four thousands Euros.
In order to get from Barcelona to Montmelo, you can use the train, car or coach. If you come by car you must know that Montmelo is a city at around 20 km next to Barcelona. That's way during the Spanish formula one Grand Prix many choose the hotels in the big city and to travel to the circuit area. You will find available over 30,000 parking spaces for a price of 17 Euros for the entire period of the race.
By travelling on the train you can reach Montmelo quickly . Trains are running from Clot or Barcelona Sants rail stations and from the Montemelo station the shuttles will send you to the circuit in just a couple of minutes. The ticket is five Euros and the shuttle is free for all the ticket holders for the Formula one race. A coach company called Sagalo has a bus service every year. The buses depart from 8am to 12pm every 15 minutes. A ride will need 45 minutes and will cost nine Euros.
So in 1909 the Catalan Cup was made on the roads around Sitges, next to Barcelona. The reputation|acceptance and enthusiasm for such races led to the building of a track named Sitges Terrama. Here was hosted in 1923 the Spanish Grand Prix, but the race track was promptly abandoned after.
The Spanish formula one Grand Prix has traveled several times during the last century and many people remember the Montjuic street circuit. This course had a very fast and a very slow section, which led to many accidents. In 1975 the Spanish formula one Grand Prix was marked a tragedy when a car skidded off, killing five people. Since that year the Montjuic was used no more.
During the 80s the Formula One Grand Prix took part in Jerez or Jarama and in 1991 the new circuit in Montmelo was finished and so far all the competitions have taken in this spot in Catalonia. This circuit is an all rounder circuit and has 16 corners, with numerous difficulty. The track has 4.654 km and the record for a lap was made by Rikknen at 1 minute and 21.66 seconds. During the years the track was very good for Brits, with Nigel Mansell that won in 1991 and the next year, Hill was won in 1994 and Button in 2009. None other than Schumacher had the most success in the Spanish Grand Prix.
It is best to book a ticket in advance in order to secure one. There are 15 stands located on the circuit and the price for a ticket start at 110 Euros for a pass for one day and can go until 500 Euros for a pass in the main grandstand. Of course if you choose VIP tickets or hospitality packages you will pay from three to four thousands Euros.
In order to get from Barcelona to Montmelo, you can use the train, car or coach. If you come by car you must know that Montmelo is a city at around 20 km next to Barcelona. That's way during the Spanish formula one Grand Prix many choose the hotels in the big city and to travel to the circuit area. You will find available over 30,000 parking spaces for a price of 17 Euros for the entire period of the race.
By travelling on the train you can reach Montmelo quickly . Trains are running from Clot or Barcelona Sants rail stations and from the Montemelo station the shuttles will send you to the circuit in just a couple of minutes. The ticket is five Euros and the shuttle is free for all the ticket holders for the Formula one race. A coach company called Sagalo has a bus service every year. The buses depart from 8am to 12pm every 15 minutes. A ride will need 45 minutes and will cost nine Euros.
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